"Toy Story" does have Tom Hanks and Tim Allen who were especially big deals at the time the first movie came out. But it doesn't matter what the names are. Because the unforgettable characters and great stories in the Pixar movies are what keep the kids (and adults) coming -- even with the likes of Garlin and John Ratzenberger doing the voices.

"I don't know any kid, or any adult for that matter, who has ever seen an animated movie based on who does the voices," says Garlin. "It either appeals to you or it doesn't appeal to you."

"Toy Story" appeals. The original is a classic by any standard. Garlin remembers seeing the first movie and just being wowed.

"I remember walking out of that movie and saying, 'That movie just changed movies. Boy, if I could ever be in a movie like that...' "